Season predictions

OK, we all know the Bears are gonna go undefeated and win the first of 11 straight Supa Bos. But let's say by some fluke that doesn't happen. What are your predictions for this season? Here's mine but you don't have to follow my format.


NFC WEST Champs: Seahawks. They are good and in a very weak division.
NFC EAST Champs: New York Giants. I think the Supa Bo champs deserve some respect and will win this tough division by a hair.
NFC SOUTH champs: Saints. I just like Drew Brees even though Brophy is a dork.
NFC NORTH champs: Bears. What? Am I a homer? No, I just thing they have the best defense easily and the best ST. They'll come up with the turnovers needed to win.

NFC Wild cards: Cowboys, Redskins. I think these teams are tough and they appear to be pretty healthy. I think some of the popular favorites in the media, like Minny, are beat up and haven't shown much in past years to make me think they'll get into the playoffs.

NFC Champ: Seahawks. They have a good shot at getting home field advantage and if they do, forget about it.


AFC WEST: Chargers. I don't think they are going to look as dominate as they have in the past because they are still getting over injuries, and I think their competition in the conference will improve butthey still have the weapons.
AFC EAST: Jets. I know, I know. How can I pick a Favre team, especially over the Pats. Easy, the Pats are old and the Jets will get enough wins early, while teams are figuring out their new look, to win it.
AFC SOUTH: Jacksonville. This was a tough pick because you have the Colts, who are always good, and two up and coming teams in Houston and Tenn. I really like Houston's defense. But I went with Jacksonville because of their D and run game. the Colts aren't getting younger and Manning is already hurt. He'll probably prove me wrong, but that's part of the fun of making predictions.
AFC NORTH: Steelers. I really like the Cleveland Browns, but they have a tough sked and a lot to prove. Big Ben may have his best year yet.

AFC Wild Cards. Colts and Texans. No Pats this year. Cheaters and Supa Bo losers don't do well.

AFC champ: Steelers.

And the Seahawks win the 2004 Supa Bo rematch in Holmgren's last season.

Orton is our QB

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Chicago Bears name Kyle Orton opening day starter

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) … Kyle Orton will start as the
Chicago Bears opening day quarterback … beating Rex Grossman in
a competition that lasted through training camp and two
preseason games.

Orton started 15 games in 2005 and three last season. He's
completed 233-of-448 passes for more than 2,300 yards and 12
touchdowns.

Grossman quarterbacked the Bears to the Super Bowl Forty-One
but has been oft-criticized for turning over the football. He
has 30 career starts, with 31 TD passes and 33 interceptions.

Conservative play calling

I don't understand why, in the preseason, you don't let your young QB make a throw or to get you in the endzone or at least a closer FG. Instead you run a draw and let the clock wind down to kick a 47-yarder. Even with a pro bowl kicker, a 47 yard field is not a gimmie. I could understand some conservative play calling in real-game situations but in the preseason let it fly. If it's this is a glimpse of the play calling, they are really not gonna score on offense.

D. Manning

He's so fast that when he ends up out of position, he has the speed to recover and get out of position again.

Chupacabra lives!

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